News

Sycamore center to host free, live Shakespeare

Community July 30, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — The Sycamore Youth Center will welcome one of Western Pennsylvania’s premier youth theater groups Aug. 10 for a free live performance and interactive theater workshop open to students of all ages. From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., the Little Globe Players, Pittsburgh’s acclaimed youth Shakespeare touring company, will present a lively, fast-paced production of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy “Twelfth Night” at the Sycamore Youth Center, located at 301 N. Fourth St. The performance will be led by theater educators Kate Stapleton and Matt Walker, who will guide an ...

IWS donation helps Amsterdam firefighters purchase cardiac device

Local News July 30, 2026

AMSTERDAM — The Amsterdam Volunteer Fire Department received a boost Wednesday thanks to a donation from Interstate Waste Services. "This helps us in a lot of different ways," Chief Jim Crites said shortly before receiving a $10,000 check Wednesday afternoon. "It helps us to be able to ...

Tick Tock: Federal judge extends deadlines in case over Justice-owned Greenbrier

News July 30, 2026

CHARLESTON — The clock is ticking as a federal judge once again extends deadlines at the request of the family of U.S. Sen. Jim Justice in a case that could determine whether the family maintains control of the historic Greenbrier Resort. U.S. District Judge Frank W. Volk issued an order ...

Hancock County Schools set to adopt Third Grade Success policy

Local News July 30, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND — The Hancock County Board of Education is set to implement a new policy in an effort to officially meet requirements under a 2023 state law. The policy, which implements a documented policy under the Third Grade Success Act, is available for a 30-day public comment period, ...

Weir Class of 1963 holds reunion

Local News July 30, 2026

WEIRTON — The Weir High School Class of 1963 held its 63rd class reunion, "Our Last Hoorah," July 25 at Undo's in Weirton. The reunion brought classmates from the states of California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia ...

Wellsburg block party set for Friday

Local News July 30, 2026

WELLSBURG – The city's Town Square area will be alive Friday night, with a block party organized by the Wellsburg Urban Renewal Authority. Activities are set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., to include live music by Shawn Villamagna, food from Taters Food Truck, Rusty Bull Tacos and Murphy's Ice Cream. The Carenbauer beer trailer will also be on hand, with additional local vendors also on site. Headline sponsors include Jimmy Willis, House of Delegates; the Kookie Jar; Puskarich Accounting and Tax LLC; Almost Heaven Family Dentistry; Carenbauer Distributing; and state Sen. Ryan ...